The Hymnal and Order of Service ‎#95

95. Jesus, Refuge of the Weary

1 Jesus, Refuge of the weary,
Object of the spirit's love,
Fountain in life's desert dreary,
Saviour from the world above:
O how oft Thine eyes, offended,
Gaze upon the sinner's fall!
Yet, upon the cross extended,
Thou didst bear the pain of all.

2 Do we pass that cross unheeding,
Breathing no repentant vow,
Though we see Thee wounded, bleeding,
See Thy thorn-encircled brow?
Yet Thy sinless death has brought us
Life eternal, peace, and rest;
Only what Thy grace has taught us
Calms the sinner's stormy breast.

3 Jesus, may our hearts be burning
With more fervent love for Thee;
May our eyes be ever turning
To Thy cross of agony;
Till in glory parted never
From the blessèd Saviour's side,
Graven in our hearts forever
Dwell the cross, the Crucified.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Jesus, Refuge of the weary
• Title: Jesus, Refuge of the Weary
• Author: Girolamo Savonarola, (1454-1498)
• Translator: Lady Jane Francesca (Elgee) Wilde
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1937
• Topic: Church Year: Lent; Lenten Hymns; Holy Week; Christ: Work of; Names and Office of Christ: Fountain in desert; Names and Office of Christ: Refuge; Names and Office of Christ: Savior; Names and Office of Christ: Substitute; Devotion; Love to Christ

Tune Information

• Name: STILLA, JA, ALLT MERA STILLA
• Composer: Hampus Wetterling
• Meter: 8 7, 8 7. D.
• Key: F Major